Bangladesh cricketers seemed helpless on Thursday as they left the team hotel after meeting the sports advisor Asif Nazrul. There was a sense of resignation on their faces as the fate seemed sealed by their government in tandem with the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB). Even as the government and BCB are still hoping for a late miracle, ICC are likely to announce Scotland as Bangladesh’s replacement in the T20 World Cup any time officially.
The Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB) on Thursday rejected Italian media reports claiming that the probe into the Air India Flight AI-171 crash had been completed, terming the claims “incorrect and speculative.” Issuing a clarification, the aviation accident probe body said the investigation is still underway, and no final conclusions have been reached.
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A dramatic CCTV video has gone viral showing a huge sinkhole suddenly engulfing a busy road in Shanghai, China, swallowing vehicles and chunks of pavement in seconds. The footage reveals the road cracking and collapsing into a deep void, with bystanders fleeing as nearby structures and debris tumble in, highlighting ongoing concerns over rapid urban construction quality.
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